Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2026
Denby Fawcett: This Major National Arts Foundation Is Expanding To Honolulu
A New York nonprofit is spending millions in Hawaiʻi to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to the arts and sciences.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Eric Stinton: Here’s How To Approach Using AI In Schools
AI instruction should be harm-reduction through educating students about the pitfalls.
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Kirstin Downey: Oʻahu Lands Poised To Become Protected Areas
A Honolulu commission wants to set aside acreage on the North Shore and in East Oʻahu for preservation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Beth Fukumoto: The Debate Over Debates
The transparency that comes with debates is vital for competitive elections and the health of democracy itself.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
Neal Milner: People In Hawaiʻi May Not Vote But They’re Still Engaged
Civic engagement shows up in other ways, like helping neighbors after a flood or sharing food.
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Denby Fawcett: When A Shark Comes To Your Neighborhood
Shark bites are uncommon on Oʻahu, despite it having the state’s largest population.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Makana Eyre: Kailua Is Fancy Now. But It Came At A Cost
Local families are hard-pressed to find an affordable lifestyle in the Windward community.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Lee Cataluna: Who’s the Boss?
With everybody out of town (or facing possible indictment) Hawai’i gets a random governor.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2022
Beth Fukumoto: New Honolulu Election Proposal Is A Good Small Step
Ranked choice voting is a tangible, workable first step that voters can actually take.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Makana Eyre: How An 1896 Ban Failed To Kill The Hawaiian Language
The demand for learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is high, but immersion schools can’t find enough teachers.